A Year Later: “It is so easy to get water now."

“Water along this river would only flow for a short period of time throughout the year. Community members had to dig scoop holes to get water for home use, which was quite strenuous. It was risky for me to fetch water because the holes were so deep. Water scarcity was a really huge challenge," said 16-year-old Stanley N. when describing what getting water was like before we installed a well in his community of Mbiuni last year.

The well, attached to a sand dam we implemented last year, has improved the water situation for Stanley and his fellow community members.

“It is so easy to get water now. The river is full of water, and we do not strain. The water pump is also very easy to use. If we come here with a donkey, it takes less than five minutes to fetch water and get back home," said Stanley.

Now that Stanley can quickly collect water, he has had time for other things he enjoys, like spending time with his friends.

“Even when I am sent to fetch water for home use, I do it very fast because the well is easy to use, and there are no queues at the water point. I can now catch up with friends and play with them without the thoughts of the duties to fetch water ringing in my mind,” concluded Stanley.

Stanley (left) with a friend at the well.